Editorial by Dwight Floyd and John Reid concerning the Legislature’s current consideration of HB 1597 and its Senate companion SB 7014—which could profoundly impact both the state and local ethics commissions.
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Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—January Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, January 26, 2024, the Florida Commission on Ethics (Commission), the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
FEI Honored by the Florida Association of County Attorneys with the Ethics in Government Award
Caroline Klancke, founder and Executive Director of the Florida Ethics Institute (FEI) was honored for her work in advancing ethics in government.
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—December Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, December 1, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—October Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, October 20, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State Constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Florida Ethics Update: Commission on Ethics Determinations—June Meeting
During its meeting on Friday, June 9, 2023, the Florida Commission on Ethics, the constitutionally created independent agency tasked with interpreting and enforcing the State’s ethics laws, took action on a myriad of matters involving the Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (Code of Ethics) and the “Ethics in Government” amendment to the State constitution (Art. II, s. 8, Fla. Const.).
Water official pockets $240,000 on public land sale, cites ethics “loophole”
Article from FLCGA News Tue, Sep 20, 2022 By Bob Norman, FLCGA News Running the water district that serves Parkland and Coral Springs has become an incredibly lucrative government job, a place where the official who manages it has made great sums of money in jaw-dropping ways. Among the personal windfalls for North Springs Improvement DistrictContinue reading “Water official pockets $240,000 on public land sale, cites ethics “loophole””
WFSU News interviews the Executive Director of the Florida Ethics Institute
New Florida Ethics Institute aims to ensure public office is a public trust | WFSU News
Press Release – FEI Website Now Live!
The Florida Ethics Institute (FEI) is excited to announce the launch of its new website, http://www.floridaethics.org! Formed by a group of individuals committed to ethics in government as well as ethics law experts, the Institute is a non-partisan not-for-profit organization based in Tallahassee. Its mission is to provide accessible guidance, information, and training services regardingContinue reading “Press Release – FEI Website Now Live!”